Steve Harkin
Career and creativity coach for designers and visual artists
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $155 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | BFA in graphic design, minor in painting |
Steve Harkin is a career and creativity coach who helps designers, visual artists and other creative people. He has worked in design and the visual arts for over 30 years. He is the global creative director at PwC. Earlier, he worked at Nike and collaborated with athletes such as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. He coaches by video and phone, and he offers unlimited text and email support between sessions.
What Steve helps with
Steve works with creative people on their craft, confidence and communication. He also helps managers get better work from creative teams.
- Creative thinking and craft
- Building self-esteem as a creative
- Public speaking and team communication
- Sales communication
- Solving problems in creative, business and life settings
- Working well with other people on creative projects
- Getting more productivity and quality from creative teams
- Being fairly paid for good work
Who Steve works with
Steve coaches graphic designers, brand designers, visual artists, photographers and startups. He also works with the teams and managers who oversee creative people. His clients are creative thinkers from many backgrounds who want to grow their skills and their careers.
How Steve works
Steve uses his own process framework that sets out clear steps for solving problems in creative, business and life areas. Sessions run by video call and phone, so clients can join from anywhere in the world. Between sessions, clients get unlimited text and email support. He is available on weekdays and schedules mornings, afternoons or evenings to fit each client's time zone.
Background and qualifications
Steve holds a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting. He did extended study in Florence, Italy. He has worked in graphic design and brand design for over 30 years. Today he is the global creative director at PwC. Earlier in his career he worked at Nike, where he collaborated with top athletes including LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. He has made art since age 3. This mix of design leadership and creative work shapes his coaching.
Steve Harkin pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one sessions by video or phone
- Unlimited text and email support between sessions
Steve Harkin reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a current global creative director at PwC who also worked with elite athletes at Nike.
Best for designers, artists and creative teams who want stronger craft, confidence and communication.
Common questions
How much does Steve Harkin charge?
Coaching with Steve runs $80 to $155 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Steve Harkin help with?
Steve Harkin helps with creative thinking and craft, building self-esteem as a creative, public speaking and team communication and sales communication.
Does Steve Harkin coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Steve Harkin certified?
Steve Harkin lists: BFA in graphic design, minor in painting.
Does Steve Harkin coach people outside the United States?
Yes. His sessions run by video and phone, so he works with clients worldwide.
Does Steve Harkin coach managers of creative teams?
Yes. He helps managers improve productivity and quality control on their creative teams.
How do I contact Steve Harkin?
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